scholarly journals Assessment and Treatment of Behavioral Disorders in Children with Hearing Loss: A Systematic Review

2018 ◽  
Vol 160 (1) ◽  
pp. 36-48 ◽  
Author(s):  
Diana Bigler ◽  
Kristen Burke ◽  
Nicholas Laureano ◽  
Kristan Alfonso ◽  
Julie Jacobs ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Child Behavior ◽  
Behavioral Disorders ◽  
Hearing Aids ◽  
Behavioral Problems ◽  
Behavior Disorders ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Clear Understanding ◽  
Limited Evidence ◽  
Child Behavior Disorders

Objective There is evidence that children who are deaf and hard of hearing (DHH) have a higher incidence of behavioral disorders. Assessment of behavioral health in this population is often complicated by language developmental delays, which may result in unrecognized and untreated behavioral problems. The purpose of this study is to assess the association of behavioral disorders among children who are DHH and to explore behavioral interventions for children in this population. Data Sources PubMed, CINALH, PsychINFO, and Web of Science. Review Methods Search terms included the following: problem behavior, child behavior disorders/diagnosis, child behavior disorders/psychology coupled with hearing loss, cochlear implants, hearing aids, or deafness. Studies from the last 30 years (1985-2016) were included. The articles were reviewed independently by 3 reviewers. Results Thirty-six articles met criteria. There was an association between internalizing behaviors and hearing loss among children, which may persist after cochlear implantation. These problems may be more pronounced for children with additional disabilities. Conduct and hyperactivity disorders as well as emotional and executive function problems among children who are DHH may be related to poor language development. There was limited evidence regarding interventions to address the behavioral disorders of DHH children. Conclusions There is a significant body of evidence demonstrating behavioral problems among DHH children but a lack of clear understanding of the mechanisms involved. There is limited evidence on interventions to address the behavioral problems of DHH children. Future research is warranted to mitigate the long-term effects of disruptive behavior among these children.

scholarly journals Hearing loss and cognition: a discussion for audiologists and hearing healthcare professionals

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 72-78
Author(s):  
Douglas L Beck ◽  
Sarah Bant ◽  
Nathan A Clarke
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Cognitive Decline ◽  
Hearing Aids ◽  
British Society ◽  
Future Research ◽  
People With Dementia ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
The Status ◽  
Impact Patient Care ◽  
The Relationship

Among researchers, clinicians and patients, there is widespread and growing interest in the relationship between hearing and cognition. The Cognition in Hearing Special Interest Group (SIG) is part of the British Society of Audiology (BSA) and is uniquely positioned to explore the relationship between hearing loss, amplification and cognitive ability and cognitive decline. The multiplicity of emerging reports concerning hearing loss and cognition is increasing rapidly. In light of this vast growth, there is a risk that clinicians may be left uncertain regarding the nature and extent of the emerging evidence linking hearing and cognition. The trickle-down corollary of such uncertainty can negatively impact patient care. Answering challenging questions and disseminating complex information about the latest evidence-based hearing science are a daily part of any clinician’s role and those in audiology services may be asked “How does my hearing loss affect my chance of getting dementia?” or “can hearing aids help people with dementia?” This discussion is therefore, based on articles and information our committee members selected to represent the status quo. The Cognition in Hearing SIG aims, through this discussion article, to provide clinicians a contemporary understanding of research on this topic. We will discuss evidence concerning hearing loss and cognition and how it relates to people living with hearing loss and cognitive decline or dementia, and we shall pose some challenges and opportunities for future research and clinical practice evidence. Therefore, to address these aims in an accessible manner for clinicians, the Cognition in Hearing SIG shall address the following broad questions: What is the relationship between hearing loss and cognition? What do we know about hearing loss and cognitive performance? Is there a link between hearing loss, cognitive decline, and dementia? Can we intervene on the relationship between hearing loss and cognition?

Hearing loss and psychiatric disorders: a review

2018 ◽  
Vol 49 (6) ◽  
pp. 891-897 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dan G. Blazer ◽  
Debara L. Tucci
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Psychiatric Disorders ◽  
Cochlear Implants ◽  
Hearing Aids ◽  
Treatment Options ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Global Burden ◽  
Biological Treatments ◽  
Association Data

AbstractHearing loss is one of the most common yet unrecognized impairments experienced by adults, especially as they age. Mental health investigators and practitioners require better understanding of hearing loss, its association with psychiatric disorders, and the treatment of these disorders in the presence of hearing loss as well as the treatment of hearing loss itself. In this review, the authors briefly explore the global burden of hearing loss. Next we provide an overview of the extant literature on hearing loss associated with cognitive impairment, depression, anxiety disorders, psychoses, and quality of life with attention focused on the strength of the association, possible mechanisms explaining the association, data on treatment options specific to these disorders, and future research opportunities for these disorders. Current approaches to the treatment of hearing loss are presented, including hearing aids, rehabilitation including psychotherapies, surgical procedures (specifically cochlear implants), and induction loops connected to telecoils. Finally, cutting edge research into the pathophysiology and potential biological treatments of hearing loss is described.

scholarly journals Improving transition outcomes in adolescents with permanent hearing loss

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. e000336
Author(s):  
Chrysa Spyridakou ◽  
Surangi Mendis ◽  
Daniel DeVal
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Hearing Aids ◽  
Transition Process ◽  
Limited Evidence ◽  
Intervention Programme ◽  
Improvement Project ◽  
Transition Outcomes ◽  
Adult Services ◽  
Key Worker ◽  
Medical Investigations

Young people with permanent hearing loss need to transition into adult services and engagement with the transition process is required to achieve this. Although there are clear national recommendations about the transition process and transfer to the adult services limited evidence has been published about the implementation and efficacy of transition programmes in young adults with permanent hearing loss. The primary aim of this quality improvement project was to significantly increase the number of teenagers with a clear transition protocol documented in their notes. The secondary aims were to ensure good medical and audiological outcomes based on all completing their medical investigations prior to transfer to the adult services and also based on a survey regarding attitudes to hearing aids use. A multiphase intervention programme was developed ; (1) staff update with national transition protocols, (2) development of a clear transition protocol, (3) allocated key worker (4) access and (5) engagement. Through these interventions we increased the number of teenagers who had a clear transition protocol documented in their notes from 11% to 91%. 84% of our teenagers had completed their medical investigations, although documented discussion about the investigations had been done with 100% of the cohort. 9.2 % of adolescents felt pressurised to use hearing aids compared to 35% prior to the interventions. This project resulted in clear, measurable conclusions and we have shown that we better understand the needs of ourpatients and the improvement is sustainable.

Effect of Hearing Loss on Peer Victimization in School-Age Children

2018 ◽  
Vol 84 (3) ◽  
pp. 280-297 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrea D. Warner-Czyz ◽  
Betty Loy ◽  
Hannah Pourchot ◽  
Trissan White ◽  
Elika Cokely
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
General Population ◽  
Peer Victimization ◽  
Hearing Aids ◽  
School Age Children ◽  
Future Research ◽  
School Age ◽  
Crime Victimization ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Children With Hearing Loss

Nearly one third of school-age children report being bullied, primarily enduring teasing or rumors. Children with hearing loss (HL) are at increased risk of victimization due to being “different” from the general population. This project assesses effects of auditory status on bullying by comparing incidence and type of bullying in 87 youth and adolescents with HL (7–18 years) to published national data from peers in the general population. All participants wore auditory technology (i.e., hearing aids or cochlear implants), communicated orally, and participated in mainstream education. Each participant completed the 2009 National Crime Victimization Survey’s School Crime Supplement. Adolescents with HL endured significantly higher incidence of bullying versus the general population (50.0% vs. 28.0%), particularly for exclusion (26.3% vs. 4.7%) and coercion (17.5% vs. 3.6%). Children younger than 12 years with HL report lower rates of bullying (38.7%) than adolescents with HL, but rates did not differ significantly. Future research should explore risk and protective factors for peer victimization in youth and adolescents with HL to reduce long-term consequences on quality of life.

Self-statement modification in the treatment of child behavior disorders: A meta-analysis.

1989 ◽  
Vol 106 (1) ◽  
pp. 97-106 ◽  
Author(s):  
David M. Dush ◽  
Michael L. Hirt ◽  
Harold E. Schroeder
Keyword(s):  
Child Behavior ◽  
Behavior Disorders ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Child Behavior Disorders
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